What is the proper way to perform a 360 and is it different depending on the boat? One of my daughter's Opti coaches told her to always start with the gibe and another one said upwind start with the tack. I am guessing it can't make much of a difference if two experts don't agree on the approach...
My plastic boom eyelet for holding the main sheet between the blocks broke. I wanted to replace it but when ordering online, I was told it was out of stock and it didn't sound like they would be getting replacements any time soon. I went into another store. My choices were an old metal one...
After a start, does a windward boat with less momentum than a leeward boat have any rights to sail her proper course? Can the leeward boat subject to rule 17 force the windward boat to luff and slow down until the leeward boat passes the windward boat. In theory the boats should be sailing...
My quads are still very sore 3 days after a long regatta. I didn't do a lot of hiking. Most of the day it very light. What can I do in the future to prevent this?
I bought the performance upgrade blocks.
I drilled through the existing rivets.
I re-drilled the rivets with a larger drill bit.
The shackle is still firmly in place.
What do I do now?
Thanks
Is there a best practices way to attach the velcro clew strap?
Mine came off the 3rd time yesterday.
I would ditch it and get the sleeve but I already have invested in an additional $30 in a shackle with pulley.
What should I do if I have a relatively new boat (07) that is taking on some water.
I have tried identifying the leak with soapy water but was not able to identify the spot.
I believe the water is coming in from the centerboard trunk when the boat is torqued during sailing. It looks like there...
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